Novo Nordisk Engineering - Cost Engineer

Cost Engineer at Novo Nordisk Engineering

 Are you passionate about shaping the lifecycle of cost and being an important advisor for Project Executive Management? Does the possibility of contributing to building some of the biggest pharma projects in Denmark motivate you? Then look no further! 

What do we do at NNE?

We are experts in end-to-end pharma engineering, and we design and build pharma facilities that are essential for millions of patients all over the world. Our success is built on our relationships, both with our colleagues and our customers. If you are passionate about working for a noble cause on projects shaping the future of sustainable and intelligent pharma facilities, NNE is the place to be.

About the role

You will be joining the Cost Engineering and Risk Management department. This area is responsible for developing a continuous improvement process on strategic issues as well as Cost Engineering and all reporting on these matters to the Project Executive Management. You will become part of a team of highly skilled and experienced colleagues with high engagement and focus on delivering good results.

You’ll be working with the framework at project level supporting management decisions in Novo Nordisk Engineering by providing prudent cost insights and work closely within the project setup. Your expertise will guide the management of project costs from conception to completion. The position involves possible travel to Kalundborg for the purpose of interacting with fellow project members.

Location

Virum

Department

Cost Engineering and Risk Management

Experience

Min. 3-4 years

Employment Type

Full Time

How you might spend your days
As a Cost Engineer, you’ll be

• Collaborating closely with Engineering Management to coordinate and integrate cost inputs with Work Package Owners
   
• Classifying project costs accurately into predefined categories in collaboration with stakeholders
   
• Following up on open changes and ensure cost inputs are prepared in a timely manner
   
• Maintaining a clear segregation of costs to streamline follow-up on funding sources in the project
   
• Preparing and presenting findings on a weekly basis to the project team as required
   
• Working in tandem with risk managers to evaluate the impact of project changes on both schedule and budget
   
• Tagging and tracking Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) on change orders (COs)
   
• Developing cost bridges to explain cost developments from base scope as required and present to management
   
• Supporting in benchmarking initiatives and collaborating with Cost Engineers as required

Why choose NNE?

We provide a range of perks and benefits tailored to enhance your overall experience. Some highlights include:

• Vibrant and project-based work environment
• Collaboration and innovation-based culture
• True empowerment and flexible working conditions 

Unleash your potential

NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more. We are the epitome of a people business and, as such, we are dedicated to continuously developing our people. We do not expect you to know it all, and we recognize that a great onboarding experience is key. We therefore greet new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding program, and in-house talent programs designed to keep our biggest asset – you - developed for the long-run. 

Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.

Deadline of application is October 6th 2024.

Questions before applying? Please contact Manager Arun Suryanarayanan on +45 30 79 34 37.

At NNE, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.  To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a photo in your CV.

Please note we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.   

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. 

We will invite to interviews on a running basis.

To learn more about us visit www.nne.com

Who you are

We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy, is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:

• Thrive on working independently and interacting effectively with at all organizational levels
• Enjoy handling multiple assignments and tasks independently/with minimal supervision
• Have a solid understanding of Cost and Change Management, typically from an international bio/pharma/construction or any other technical background
• Passionate about costs, data and have a drive to deep dive into cost elements in large projects
• Are enthusiastic, outgoing and thrive in an informal environment where you can structure, follow up and complete your tasks
• Are excited to build on the NNE culture of innovation

The miles you’ve walked
In all positions there are some things that are needed, and others a bonus. We believe these qualifications are needed for you to do well in this role:

• Holds a relevant academic degree (e.g., Bachelor’s or similar from a technical background)
• Worked as a Project Manager in the past on mid to large sized projects
• You have minimum 3-4 years of experience within Cost and Change Management, typically from an international bio/pharma/construction or any other technical background

• You are fluent in English and can understand Danish

   

If you do not check all the boxes, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role.